Rachel R. Baum2 minObedienceGood Cop, Bad CopOn a Pretzel is a male Cockapoo with two owners. One of Pretzel’s owners – let’s call her Debbie – adores Pretzel. The dog is in her lap...
Rachel R. Baum1 minAttentionOut of PlaceIt’s the existential question for humans and dogs: where is my place? If dogs could meditate, PLACE could be their mantra....
Rachel R. Baum2 minHousebreakingTaboo Topics: Politics, Religion, Money, and Crates“I don’t believe in crates,” said the new puppy owner. I don’t want my dog to be confined; it’s cruel. She’s part of the family; she...
Rachel R. Baum2 minBreedsBecause It’s a DogDogs are a different species than us. I state this as a fact, because I am often asked to train dogs – or in some cases, untrain dogs –...
Rachel R. Baum2 minObedienceThe Doctor Will See You NowDoes your dog love going to the veterinarian, or dread it? For some dogs, the obligatory annual a Three-year-old Pointer mix Annabelle...
Rachel R. Baum1 minBarkingIn Praise of Senior DogsI love puppies, as long as they are someone else’s. Don’t get me wrong. There is nothing cuter than that little face while he is...
Rachel R. Baum2 minDestructive behaviorThe Incredible, Edible LeashThe ultimate in scratch-off lottery games for some dogs would be Leashtastic!, Lucky Leashes!, or best of all, Win 1,000 Leashes a Week...
Rachel R. Baum3 minAggressionDog, InterruptedOr maybe it should be “Bite, Interrupted.” Because some dogs will take the briefest of nips and back away so quickly that you’re not sure...
Rachel R. Baum2 minChasingThere Are No Cliques at the Dog ParkAfter spending some time recently at my local dog park, I have decided that there are lessons to be learned there. For example, contrast...